FIA’s big threat to any F1 teams who abuse new start procedure

The FIA is ready to impose strict penalties – such as mandatory drivethroughs – if teams abuse Formula 1’s planned new start safety protocols for competitive gains.Following problems that drivers have had in getting off the line this year, the FIA is to begin tests of a new low-power start detection system at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix to avoid the risk of cars getting left stationary on the grid.The idea will be that if on-car computers detect that a driver has badly fluffed their start and is near stationary on the grid, then emergency protocols will come into play to help them get away.This will involve allowing the MGU-K to deploy battery power to help get the car up to speed – with t …